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DG17 DFC

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,772 mi
Last recorded113,772 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 DFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 113,772 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 113,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 99,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,708 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 37,460 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 37,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,970 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DG17 DFC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG17 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG17 DFC registered?

DG17 DFC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is DG17 DFC safe to buy?

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